Suicide attempts and deaths are not inevitable. I’m continuing to call on the Navy to rectify the issues driving mental health crises at sea and ensure every service member can get the care they need.
My thoughts are with the loved ones of Seaman Jaimie Bethea.
npr.org
A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.